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Respect earned: Falcons finish second at state track, lead Hall County charge

JEFFERSON – For Hall County’s track athletes, this weekend’s state meet in Jefferson was all about earning respect. In the end they ran away with more than their share of it, as Flowery Branch finished second in Class AAA and North Hall fourth.

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Long's second title wraps stellar high school career
JEFFERSON - Nick Long held up his right arm to reveal a nasty looking abrasion - to him it might as well have been a badge of honor. Long picked up the injury after sprawling out across the finish line en route to his second state title in three days on Saturday - winning the 800 meters just two days after winning the 1,600. more

Baseball: Flowery Branch moves into second round
FLOWERY BRANCH - After three years of frustration in the playoffs, it seemed only fitting that seniors Mason Roberts, Patrick Henry, and Cody Ackerman would be the catalysts to propel the Falcons to their first-ever playoff series win Saturday over Riverwood. more

Baseball: Gainesville falls one run short, out of playoffs
GAINESVILLE - Gainesville couldn't overcome an early deficit, falling out of the state playoffs with an 8-7 Game 3 loss to Westminster on Saturday at Ivey-Watson Field. more

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